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What Causes Severe Pain In The Arch Of The Foot?
Hello, about 5 months ago I started getting terrible pain in the arch of my left foot where the heel meets, now the top of my right foot and the same area as my left is having horrible pain as well. I am a medical assistant, on my feet regularly, I have gained an unusual amount of weight in the last year due to another medical issue, could this be due to the weight gain or have I acquired flat foot? :(
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
Both possibilty are considered yet if you are seeking treatment i suggest a quick test
stand on your heels toes up in dorsi flextion while leaning forwards for 1 min , if pain improves then u need wear an arch and lose weight
along with professional physical therapy to shift weight from heels to toes again
if that test does not help then you should consider the possibilities of stress fracture or trauma from long periods if standing
Hope i could be if help
Good Luck
stand on your heels toes up in dorsi flextion while leaning forwards for 1 min , if pain improves then u need wear an arch and lose weight
along with professional physical therapy to shift weight from heels to toes again
if that test does not help then you should consider the possibilities of stress fracture or trauma from long periods if standing
Hope i could be if help
Good Luck
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